Maintenance Technician – Mt. Airy, NC
Are you a detailed individual that wants to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This position Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus and electrical and mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment. Will also use shop machinery, such as band saws, lathes, and mills to fabricate, repair, or rebuild parts.
About Us
Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.
About You
The person we are looking for is dynamic, driven, motivated, and has a firm attention to detail. You are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business.
Position Snapshot
A Maintenance Technician is commonly expected to know and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. To be successful in this role you will:
•Visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment.
•Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
•Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity.
•In-depth knowledge of safety guidelines and safety related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout
•Demonstrates proficiency in basic multimeter functions (i.e., fuses, conductivity)
•Troubleshoots and repairs machinery and components including but not limited to, electrical circuits-relays, contactors, motors, starters, AC/DC drives, PLC’s, hydraulic systems, pump/valve failures, cooling systems, gear boxes, and pneumatic systems.
•Lubricates and maintains all equipment during normal operations and planned/scheduled preventive maintenance work
•Repairs auxiliary components
•Changes bearing and wear components, replaces and adjusts belts, pulleys, and drive components
•Understands thread terminology, tap drill sizes, fastener terminology, drill sizes, bit sizes & types
•Understand and demonstrate competencies in lathe and milling machine operations.
•Reads blueprints, schematics, installation and arrangement drawings, basic components, electrical diagrams and symbols and install wire machinery to manufacturer’s specifications
•Solders electrical and electronic components
•Creates and modifies work orders within the MAXIMO CMMS system to include recording logs, entering time and follow-up work to be performed
•Adheres to the company safety policies and related guidelines, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage
•Other mechanical/electrical duties as assigned
Requirements and Education:
•Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires a basic knowledge in the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors and various types of precision measuring instruments are required
•3-5 years of electrical experience preferred
•5-7 years of industrial or Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
For your hard work, you receive:
•Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
•Paid time off including holidays and vacation
•Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
•These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
For your hard work, you receive:
•Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
•Opportunity for professional growth
•Paid time off including holidays and vacation
•Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.
About the Company:
Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.
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